La Belle, New Mexico: A Short-Lived Boomtown
La Belle, a once-thriving boomtown in New Mexico, serves as a poignant reminder of the impermanence of America’s Wild West. Founded in August 1894 by Mrs. Belle Dixon, the town grew rapidly to a population of 600 and boasted 80 buildings by March 1895. However, the town’s decline was just as swift as its rise, […]
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